How to make mother's day special for your mom through traditions and rituals
How many times, when buying for your own mother, have you rushed to the store at the last minute, worried more if the envelope fit the card than what the card even said, and bought a dozen roses that you hoped would "perk up" some once put into a vase with water? Mother's Day has unfortunately become one of the rushed holidays that is slowly losing its meaning. Mother's Day is about more than roses and a card that was quickly signed before being shoved into an envelope. Your Mother went through a lot taking care of you - show her that she is truly appreciated.
The "Wonderful" Breakfast in Bed
Although somehow this is becoming the way for kids to tell mom, "I love you" - PLEASE STOP! This really is only appropriate if the children are either old enough to make a breakfast, or have help from someone who is. It really is not a joy to sit up to a burnt, soggy breakfast and then want to cry when you see what the kitchen looks like. It is a day for MOM, not a day to show off culinary skills. How about making plans to take mom out for breakfast instead? That way she can decide exactly what it is she wants for breakfast, and she doesn't have to worry about cleaning up the mess afterwards.
Handmade Gifts
These really are the best, along with hand made cards. You don't have to spend a ton of money to make mom happy. Sit down and write her a poem, paint or draw her a picture, learn to sing her favorite song. Gifts that show you put a lot of thought and heart into them, are the best gifts you could ever give your mother - after all, she has put a lot of thought and heart into raising you!
What to do for the Day?
First of all, if you are going to make plans, talk to your mom in advance. You don't have to give her exact details, but be courteous enough to find out if mom has any desire to do what you want to plan for her. Yes, mom may have wanted to learn to sky dive for years, but she may also just want to lie in bed reading a good book for a few hours.
The important thing to remember here is it is MOTHER'S DAY, give her a voice in how she wants to spend it!.
